Atsimo-Andrefana
Atsimo Andrefana Region
Région Atsimo Andrefana | |
|---|---|
Region | |
Location in Madagascar | |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Capital | Toliara |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Edally Tovondrainy Ranoelson |
| Area | |
• Total | 66,236 km2 (25,574 sq mi) |
| Population (2018) | |
• Total | 1,799,088 |
| • Density | 27.162/km2 (70.349/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
| HDI (2018) | 0.418 low · 21st of 22 |
Atsimo-Andrefana (South West) is a region of Madagascar. It borders Menabe in north, Amoron'i Mania and Haute Matsiatra in northeast, Ihorombe and Anosy in east and Androy in southeast. The capital is Toliara and the population was 1,799,088 in 2018. Atsimo Andrefana is geographically the largest of all Malagasy regions with an area of 66,236 km2 (25,574 sq mi).